Steering Gear And Linkage Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the locknut using the SST .
- Apply sealant to the threads of the adjustment cover.
- Tighten the adjustment cover to 20-29 N.m {2.1-2.9 kgf.cm, 15-21 in.lbf} .
- After swinging the steering rack left and right 10 times , tighten the adjustment cover again to 5.8 N.m {59 kgf.cm, 51 in.lbf} .
- Loosen the adjustment cover 10-20° .
- Lock the adjustment cover against rotation and tighten the locknut using the SST
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Tightening torque
- 20-29 N.m {2.1-2.9 kgf.cm, 15-21 in.lbf}
- Measure the pinion shaft rotational torque using the SST
and a pull scale.
- If not within the specification, repeat from Steps 1-6.
Standard rotational torque
- 1.2-2.0 N.m {13-20 kgf.cm, 11-17 in.lbf}
Pull scale reading
- 11.2-20.0 N {1.15-2.03 kgf, 2.52-4.48 lbf}